April Mason, Dean
April Mason, Dean, attended the Overseas School of Rome in Rome, Italy before going on to receive her Bachelor's degree in biology from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Her graduate degrees are a Master's in Plant Physiology and a Ph.D. in Foods and Nutrition from Purdue University. As a faculty member in the department of foods and nutrition at Purdue University, April conducted research in the area of trace mineral availability from foods and taught in the Cooperative Extension program at Purdue University for 20 years. April held administrative posts during those years. She was the Associate Dean for Extension and the Associate Dean for Discovery and Engagement in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences. In 2004, she joined Colorado State University and serves as the Dean for the College of Applied Human Sciences. As Dean, April oversees the operations of six departments and two schools.
Lori Sims, Director of Development
Lori Sims came to Colorado State in 2001 and joined the College of Applied Human Sciences as Director of Development in 2006 after serving as the Associate Director of Development for the College of Agricultural Sciences. After graduating from Minnesota State University with a degree in communications, Lori worked in development for private education for the better part of her career. She has experience in helping donors make annual and major gifts, as well as in promoting non-profit organizations through communication, marketing and special events. Lori oversees fundraising for all six departments and two schools in the College.
Joan Trussell, Dev and Scholarship Coordinator
Joan Trussell has been employed at Colorado State University since 1987 and in the College of Applied Human Sciences since 1992. A native of Missouri, she previously attended Missouri Western State University and lived in Iowa where she was employed as an editor and graphic designer for a national farm organization. Since working in the College, Joan has served as Assistant to the Business Manager and most recently in the development area. She coordinates the scholarship program and plans special events including the Homecoming Breakfast and the Scholarship Luncheon. She also manages the gift acknowledgment process for the College and serves as liaison to the departments, as well as answering requests from alumni and donors.
Kim Winger, Donor Relations Manager
Following graduation from Texas A&M University in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Kim held several sales and marketing positions in the high-tech industry in Dallas, Houston, and Denver. Kim moved to Logan, Utah in 2004, where she helped the Utah State University Library with marketing and fundraising initiatives. In 2008, Kim joined the College of Applied Human Sciences as Donor Relations Manager, and works on the development team to build relationships and generate support from alumni and friends for our students and programs.
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